My Story: Why I became a natural medicine practitioner

In the Beginning: 1973

At thirty years of age, I refused medication for arthritic symptoms and searched for other solutions. I uncovered a wealth of information on what creates a healthy mind, body and soul. I chose a method of healing that is similar to “detox” systems we use in the natural health profession today.

Arnold Ehret’s Mucusless Diet Healing System of short fasts, raw and steamed vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, no processed foods and no flesh foods. The program utilised the healing power of water, sun and the earth. Daily sun baths, lying on the earth, walking on sand and in the sea, and swimming for exercise was the program. Please note I do not recommend this program when on medical drugs unless under supervision by a practitioner who is familiar with fasting and cellular body detox.

Points of healing:

• Arthritis disappeared, along with excess weight, lethargy and pain. I maintained a vegetarian lifestyle for twenty-five years, with nothing eaten from a box, a can, plastic wrap and no flesh meats.

• I don’t use a microwave oven and prefer to not have one in my home.

• Drinking and cooking water has been filtered since the late 1970’s. Continual drip feeding of chlorine, agricultural chemicals and fluoride contribute to diseases of western society.

• I continue to prepare my food from fresh ingredients, with 90% of the diet being either certified organic, locally grown, free ranged, and fresh and whole foods.

• For forty-five years, I have taken no medical drugs addressing my health issues with nutrition, naturopathy, chiropractic, herbalist, acupuncture and massage care and I continue to not take or need medical drugs.

The Blood Group Protocol: 2002

This was introduced to Australia just before the time I began eating red meats again. The concept that the only differing factor between us as created beings in God’s image is the chemical composition of our blood is of deep interest to me. Working with this paradigm since then has brought me to a point where I could potentially determine a person’s blood group by their instinctive food choices. “Eating for your Metabolic or Nutritional Type” uses a similar paradigm. Your blood group is an excellent way to determine your Nutritional Type, i.e. either Protein, Carbohydrate or Mixed Type. This protocol makes for elimination of many allergy and intolerance sensitivities, saving time and money on testing and elimination diets. At the same time the protocol maintains a balanced diet of real food from all food groups.

Working History:

• 1992 - 2002: I operated my own naturopathic clinic in Cairns and Brisbane and also travelled across Australia, including time on Bill Mollison’s Permaculture farm. I was involved in developing a Permaculture property along with organic certification.

• 2002 - 2008: Bought a Health and Organic Food store, Brisbane.

• Go Vita Margate Health and Organic’s was recipient of Quest Small Business Award winner in 2007. During this time, I spent a term as a director on the Bendigo Margate Community Bank, served on the Chamber of Commerce, and Publicity Officer for the local Environment Group. Contributed natural health articles to the Redcliffe City News during this time.

• I initiated an environmental program “Green Margate” encompassing many businesses in the CBD. The aim to promote the area as a chemical free friendly destination shopping precinct. The initiative was cut short when I left the area 2008.

• After five & half years I sold my interest in the health food store and due to another broken ankle needed to take a break before the next adventure. During this time, I wrote for the North Lakes Messenger weekly news, “It’s Only Natural” for two years.

2009 - 2019

• A move to Cairns, far north Queensland took me close to family and grandchildren. Dealing with health naturally is my passion. This time it was to work in pharmacies as a staff Naturopath.

• Joined BNI (Business Network International)

• Silvertime Wellness website and Facebook site established along with private clinic.

• Fell face down full flight of stairs. Body damaged.

• I was engaged to write monthly health articles for Discount Drug Pharmacy Cairns, published Weekend Post, Cairns. These articles now available as “News You Can Use” booklet.

• Christian Health Care Program of health talks written and presented.

• Sacrum injury caused outside work to cease. Continued with private Naturopathic clinic.

• Completed the Christian Watchman School of Intercession teaching.

Work in Practice:

• In clinic practice I have treated the person, not the disease, with a focus on food, nutritional medicine and medicinal herbs, referring clients to allied practitioners and medical Integrative doctors.

• I am a passionate advocate for organic farming and foods, to eat food without chemicals, as well as keeping chemicals off the body.

• However, more and more people are becoming aware and are seeking knowledge and answers in practical ways, wanting to know how to prepare real food, where to find common sense information and when implemented will provide wellness for them and their families. The ever-increasing rates of disease are challenging for all people and for the working health professional.

2020 and beyond:

A New Direction: To serve this need, in 2019 I have begun to re-write the workbooks for publication from the series of Christian Health Care Workshops I wrote and presented during 2015/16. When published they will be available as a Health Series for specific groups in need. This will incorporate the knowledge and information gained over thirty years of face to face practice, continuing professional education, writing and counselling.

While writing to publish Health Care Workbooks, I saw a need in the marketplace to write for wellbeing publications, articles on whatever is current in the health arena. I write to present a point of view that may not be presented in mainstream media and may challenge much of what is promoted as “healthy”. The aim is to bring practical usable knowledge to the health marketplace.

“My faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour is the foundation for my health and wellbeing”